Chef: Lead Seasonal Menus for Elder Care Homes

OSJCT Group; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme (£1000)

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Job summary

Avonbourne Care Centre is seeking an experienced Bank Chef to design menus and manage a kitchen serving residents in Old Sarum, Salisbury. You will cook with fresh seasonal food, lead a small team, and maintain high standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety while possibly catering for day centres and occasional weekends.

You will work with a compassionate team in a historic setting, ensuring nutritious, flavoursome meals that residents love, and you will be involved in menu development and

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen cooking for large numbers.
• Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets.
• Budgeting and stock management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen and catering services and lead a small team.
• Ensure nutrition, hygiene and safety standards are met at all times.
• Occasional catering for other day centres and weekend work may be required.
• Engage with residents to understand personal dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision

Job description

Avonbourne Care Centre is seeking an experienced Bank Chef to design menus and manage a kitchen serving residents in Old Sarum, Salisbury. You will cook with fresh seasonal food, lead a small team, and maintain high standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety while possibly catering for day centres and occasional weekends.

You will work with a compassionate team in a historic setting, ensuring nutritious, flavoursome meals that residents love, and you will be involved in menu development and